General Notes

For general stability of the wall system it is recommended that a continuous perimeter bond beam be installed at the wall plate level and continuously reinforced with 1 Y12 bar top and bottom.

The perimeter bond beam may require tie-downs depending on wind classification, truss span & spacing and roof construction. If required see section 1

Where perimeter bond beam is used refer to detail A

   Elevation on perimeter Bond Beam & Lintel

 

Section 1

 

Detail A - Roof tie down detail ( without bond beam )

note - Tie downs are not required for tiled roofs for wind classification N2 (W33N) and less.